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James 1:25-27
International Standard Version
James 1:25-27
International Standard Version
25 But the one who looks at the perfect law of freedom and remains committed to it—thereby demonstrating that he is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of what that law[a] requires—will be blessed in what he does.
26 If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself,[b] his religion is worthless. 27 A religion that is pure and stainless according to[c] God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
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- James 1:25 Lit. what it
- James 1:26 Lit. deceives his own heart
- James 1:27 Lit. stainless in the sight of
James 1:25-27
New International Version
James 1:25-27
New International Version
25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom,(A) and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.(B)
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues(C) deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after(D) orphans and widows(E) in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.(F)
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